Reflection — May 5th

I find it difficult to admit when I have wandered down a stray path.

A few day ago it happened when I was baking my first banana bread.

The fruit-bowl in our kitchen seemed somewhat miserable with overly ripe bananas and so a sudden feeling of guilt for having to chuck the fruit coupled with an urge to ‘create’ overwhelmed me. So eventually, I ‘Googled’ a basic recipe with the least amount of ingredients: ‘Ah, found one!’

I followed the instructions conscientiously. From sifting the dry ingredients to whisking the egg and butter for a maximum of 2 minutes. And finally, adding the beaten